Pandemic Claims Even More Lives Through Alcohol
The number of alcohol-related deaths jumped during the first year of the pandemic, with spikes found across all drinking-age groups.
Article Category: Overdose
CDC Releases New Opioid Prescription Guidelines
After much criticism for previous guidelines, the CDC has proposed new recommendations for prescribing Opioids for pain relief.
Children Are Accidentally Consuming Marijuana Edibles
As Marijuana becomes legal for recreational use across the US, the number of children accidentally consuming edibles has steadily increased.
New York To Implement Harm Reduction Vending Machines
This year New York City will begin testing a new public health service throughout the city: harm reduction vending machines
Overdose Deaths Exceed 100K, Fentanyl To Blame
Overdose deaths have climbed to an all-time high; Fentanyl is largely to blame. Read about the response and what Americans can do to help.
$465M Johnson & Johnson Opioid Lawsuit Overturned
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed the verdict of a 2019 Opioid lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson.
Biden Admin Signals Shift To Harm Reduction
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has outlined a vision for the Biden administration's drug policy, but there are obstacles.
Fetty Wap Faces Charges For Multi-Million Dollar Drug Ring
Fetty Wap was arrested for his alleged involvement with a drug trafficking ring last Friday prior to his Rolling Loud performance.
Contingency Management Test To Pay Drug Users In California
Although a related bill was vetoed, a California funded contingency management pilot program will pay drug users to stay sober.
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